Early Fathers of the Church

By: Jacob DEVOS

Clement of Rome

Clement of Rome

1st Century Italy Fourth Bishop of Rome Sent many letters to the

Church of Corinth in Greece

Put to death under the power of Emperor Domitian

Titus

Titus1st CenturyGreeceBishop of Cortyn, CreteJanuary 26th – Feast Day

Cyprian

Cyprian 3rd Century Carthage, North Africa September 16th Feast Day Father was a Rich, Pagan senator Instructed Philosophy

Augustine of Hippo

Augustine of Hippo

4th Century August 28th- Feast Day Patron of Brewers Famous son of St. Monica

Ambrose

Ambrose

4th Century ItalyGovernor of MilanSentenced to deathDecember 7th – Feast Day

Jerome

Jerome

4th Century Italy Feast Day September 30th

“Doctor of the Church”

Ignatius of Antioch

Ignatius of Antioch

1st CenturySyriaFeast Day-October 17th

Second Bishop of AntiochSentenced to death for his Faith

Polycarp

Polycarp1st CenturyFeast Day-February 23rdDisciple of John Initiated Jesus’ ways as best he couldBishop of Smyrna

Stephen

Stephen 1st Century Israel Feast Day December 26th – Eastern Church

and December 27th – Western Church Stephen means “crown” Stoned to death for his faith

Cornelius

Cornelius1st Century ItalyFeast Day September 16th

PopeMartyred for his faith